Do Gallery Exhibitions Matter Anymore? Discuss.

The announcement of the Margo Leaving Gallery’s closing prompted the New York Observer to start an open thread on the subject of Ms. Leavin’s comment: “People are approaching art differently today. They’re not seeking out the thoughtful, complete statement that artists make when they create gallery exhibitions. … The exhibitions have been such an important part of what we do, and they are no longer valued as much by the public.”